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Master of Science in Microbiology

The University of Manchester

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 32,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2025

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 2004

Total Students: 40,485 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

Oxford Rd, Manchester M13 9PL, United Kingdom

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Fees & Funding
Admission Requirements
Additional Info
Scholarships
Student Visa
Work Permit

Master of Science in Microbiology

Program Overview

Develop your research skills with an integrated master's degree, making you more attractive to future employers in both academia and industry.
Understand how microbes cause disease on a biochemical, physiological and genetic level, and how we can exploit their capabilities in genetic engineering, biotechnology and food production.
Learn lab skills and techniques that are widely used in biomedical research and biotechnology.

Detailed Program Facts

Program Level

Integrated Course

Application Processing Days

84 Days

Program Intensity

Full-Time

Duration of Program

48 Months

Program Intakes

Intake Month/Year		Intake Status
sep 2024		Closed
sep 2025		Open

Application Fee

Application Fee: CAD 0 FREE

Tuition Fee

CAD 32,500 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

Living Cost in The University of Manchester

CAD 9,207 per year

*Note: The fee is approximate and is subject to change

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Check program website for more information about funding options.

English Test Requirements

IELTS
- Minimum Overall Score - 6.5 Minimum Listening - 6.5 Minimum Reading - 6.5 Minimum Writing - 6.5 Minimum Speaking - 6.5
TOEFL
- Minimum Overall Score - 90

Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have Standard XII Higher Secondary Certificate.

Minimum CGPA Required: 90.00 %

Additional Information

Career Opportunities
Microbiologists are in demand in medical research, quality control, and the biotechnology industry.

The significant research skills and experience you will gain in the Year 4 MSci research project will pave the way for a PhD, as well as preparing you for work in both industry and academia.

Scholarships

Work Permit

PGWP

There are various options through which a student can get a post study work visa in the UK.
Tier 1 Graduate Entrepreneur Visa for the graduates with a genuine and credible business idea.
Tier 2 (General) is the leading immigration visa to work in the UK.
Tier 4 Doctorate Extension Scheme is for students who have completed their Ph.D. and is valid for 12 months for them to work, look for work or set up a business.
Tier 5 Youth Mobility is for individuals of certain countries like Australia, Canada, Japan, Monaco, Hong Kong, South Korea, Taiwan, and New Zealand aged between 18 -30 who wish to move to the UK.
Tier 5 GAE is for individuals who want to come to the UK for work experience, training, research or a fellowship.
UK Ancestry is for individuals who are a citizen of a commonwealth and plan to work in the UK and have a grandparent who was born in the UK.